im looking at schools that are up to 14 hours away from home. my parents arent exactly crazy about the idea, but i feel that it will be good for me. everyone at my schools tends to stay close to home, i figure since i only live once that i should make it an adventure. i want to discover a whole new area. i know it will be hard at first but i think it will help me grow as a person and will make it easier for me to succeed after college because ive learned more about independence than someone who only went 2 hours away. ive heard people say going to school far from home was the best decision they have ever made. is this true?